The Value of Words: Literacy and Economic Security in Canada (Highlights)

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These highlights provide a brief summary of the report " The Value of Words: Literacy and Economic Security in Canada", the latest monograph released using data from the International Adult Literacy Survey. Canada, like many other industrialized countries, is increasingly being forced to face the literacy problem within its own borders. Over the past decade, the issue has become more prominent on the national policy and research agenda. There has been little systematic research in Canada, however, on the relationship between literacy and income security. Using data from the Canadian component of the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS), this study seeks to fill this research gap. An in-depth exploration of the links between literacy and economic security will build on existing knowledge and will also provide useful insights that will help shape public policy.

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Product:	The Value of Words: Literacy and Economic Security in Canada (Highlights)
Catalogue no.:	89F0100XIE
Frequency:	Irregular
Status:	Ongoing/Available

Latest issue:		Free	View
Release date:	May 27, 1998

Subscription:	one year (365 days)	N/A

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Education, training and learning
Literacy

Income, pensions, spending and wealth
Household, family and personal income

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